Parks Commission Agenda Packet 04-18-1996
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING-PARKS COMMISSION
Thursday, April 18th, 1996 - 4:30 p.m.
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Consideration of approving minutes for the regular meeting March 21, 1996.
3. Consideration of approving minutes for the February 16 and May 18, 1994.
3. Consideration of adding agenda items.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING -PARKS COMMISSION
Thursday, March 21, 1996
Members Present: Bruce Thielen, Earl Smith, Steve Andrews,
Larry Nolan, Fran Fair.
Staff Present: Jeff O'Neill, Roger Mack, Wanda Kraemer
1. Call_ meeting o ord .r,
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Theilen.
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2. Consideration of anproVi_n_~t_h_e mi_n_utes for the regLa_r meeting_Febr»arv 21,
1996•
FRAN FAIR MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
FEBRUARY 21, 1996. SECONDED BY EARL SMITH. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. Consideration of adding agenda items.
There were no agenda items added.
4. Report _f_rom Sh T S ~b- ommittee.
(Roger Mack, Larry Nolan, Earl Smith)
A. Tree Ordinance: Trees and Shrubs
Larry Nolan reported that the subcommittee had revised the Tree and Shrub
ordinance that each of the Park's Commissioners received. The committee
made some word changes and reviewed the list of accepted trees. Roger
Mack stated the list in the ordinance was derived from a tree school
information list that he had received. The following trees were deleted from
the list: Ohio Buckeye, Horse Chestnut, Russian Olive, White Ash, Ginkgo,
Imperial Honeylocust, Skyline Locust, Radiant Flowering Crabapple, Red
Splendor Flowering Crabapple, Various Flowering Crabapple, Iron Wood,
and Amur Corktree. These trees were added to the list: Amur Maple, Amur
Chokecherry, Evergreen, (and the words others subject to review).
The trees will be required to be planted on the boulevard 4 to 8 feet behind
the curb. Trees dug out of the wild will not be accept. The Commission
strongly suggested a trunk diameter of at least 2 inches be enforced. The
City Forester will be notified and inspect the trees before a certificate of
occupancy is given for a new home.
EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE TREE AND SHRUBS
ORDINANCE BUT TO HAVE THE SUBCOMMITTEE COMPARE OTHER
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ORDINANCES BEFORE TH FINAL COPY IS SENT TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL. SECONDED BY FRAN FAIR.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. Tour of NSP p~pPr v a_nd discuss trail s,, stem.
There will be a tour of the NSP property on Apri125, 1996 at 4:30 p.m. to
discuss the trail system from the City, to Montissippi Park, to NSP.
Commission Nolan would arrange the tour with NSP. Daxrin Lahr and Bob
Grabinski would be invited to tour also.
6. Additional ballfigilds at NSP Park.
The need for additional ballfields was discussed and decided to add this to
the 1997 budget planning agenda.
7. New nark site (Watertower Park).
Earl Smith reported that the Lions are looking for a park their club could
adopt. The Commissioners discussed the water tower area and thought this
might be an ideal opportunity for the Lions. Earl Smith was not sure what
size park the Lions were interested in. Jeff O'Neill stated he would send an
adopt a park policy to Earl Smith for the Lions. The water tower area would
be a great picnic area but is not large enough for a ball field. Earl Smith
thought the water tower area should be dedicated as park land and then
presented to the Lions as an option. EARL SMITH MADE A MOTION TO
PRESENT THE WATER TOWER AREA TO THE CITY COUNCIL AS A
FUTURE PARK SITE. SECONDED BY FRAM FAIR. Motion passed
unanimously.
8. Bridge Park -Pier site
The Commisison discussed a fishing pier at Bridge Park. The bank is steep
and it would be difficult to have a pier at this site. Ellison Park was also
discussed. There is still the concern that the water depth is not adequate for
a pier at this site. Commissioner Theilen reported that Wright County is
adding a fishing pier to Montissippi Park. Theilen stated if the
Commissioners are interested it would be wise to apply because it does take
time once a City is on the list to actually get a pier. By the time
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9. Briar Oakes SPCnnr~ Arlrlitinn.
Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, reported that the second phase of the
Briar Oakes development will begin this year. He explained the pathway
system through the development and the connection to the present system.
10. Consideration of requesting public works department to conduct maior tree
trimming at Fa t and W r;dge Parks Request from MCP Design
Committee.
The Parks Commission reviewed the request from the MCP Design
Committee to conduct tree trimming at East and West Bridge park by the
public works department. The trimming request is intended to improve the
appearance of the park and open the view of the river. Roger Mack, Park
Superintendent suggested that he meet with a subcommittee to determine
the amount of time involved in the trimming. If the public works department
does not have time this spring other volunteers will be "recruited".
Commissioner Fair added that the Design Committees intent was to show
that citizens and city staff are willing to spend time to volunteer in the
redevelopment process. A meeting was set up for the following week at
Bridge Park.
11. Discuss snowmobile ordinance pertaining o trail .
This will be discussed after the City Council decides if the pathways should
be kept open all winter.
12. Other.
The Parks Commissioners were asked to recommend projects for the
Monticello High School Connect Four students. Mary Jepson, Connect Four
instructor, has a number of students willing to help the city with clean up or
planting projects.
13. Adjourn.
STEVE ANDREWS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
SECONDED BY EARL SMITH.
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